The innovative technology presented at the Lenovo Tech World event uses computer vision and an original artificial intelligence mechanism to interpret Libras, the Brazilian sign language, in real time.
During the Lenovo Tech World event, a software developer named Gabriel crossed the stage and warmly greeted Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang using Libras, the official Brazilian sign language. Although YY, as he is called in Lenovo, does not know Libras, he understood Gabriel perfectly — thanks to the power of AI. The camera recorded the exact movements of Gabriel's hands, and the original artificial intelligence mechanism translated text and voice in real time. The language barrier between Gabriel and YY dissolved almost instantly, establishing communication between them.
This interaction demonstrated an innovative accessibility solution pioneered by Lenovo researchers. The new technology has the potential to change the lives of countless people, including 2.3 million people in Brazil who are deaf or hard of hearing.
A source: news.lenovo.com
